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New Tarptent ;this is the Moment !!!
>Henry, Any chance you might add a zipper to the other mesh side? Seems like this would allow fly adjustment totally from the inside as well as utilizing that vestibule space as...
New Tarptent ;this is the Moment !!!
"5' high bathtub floor" Now that's some serious weather protection: a new concept in ultralight comfort - the Japanese soaking bathtub floor. 5" bathtub floor. That is one of the new features....
Appalachian Trail…
If you were doing a thru-hike in 2010 and planned to cover the whole trail, Im interested to hear what everyone would put on their gear list, how much each item would...
Sierra layer advice
Ok, I’m taking the plunge. This is my first post and my first attempt at lightening my load so be kind! Sorry for the ‘book’, I do have a question at the...
Sierra layer advice
Ok, I’m taking the plunge. This is my first post and my first attempt at lightening my load so be kind! Sorry for the ‘book’, I do have a question at the...
Sierra layer advice
Ok, I’m taking the plunge. This is my first post and my first attempt at lightening my load so be kind! Sorry for the ‘book’, I do have a question at the...
MSR Carbon Reflex 2
Regarding the rubbing....I want to be clear that I haven't noticed any actual rubbing occurring. I was simply worried that it MIGHT occur and if it did, that MIGHT cause damage. The...
rain pants…are you leaving them home?
JMT in 2 weeks. My trail runners will get wet anyway if it rains. I have a good waterproof shell that goes past my hips. Rolling the dice here... :) Would you...
My first Summer Gear List
It's in my profile. Comments and suggestions appreciated. This is for a 4 day trip to the Smokies in late July. The same gear will also be used for a 3 day...
Bay Area BPL Sept. Hike
jack we will be taking my tahoe so we will have plenty of room for our gear call me this weekend so i can come get my new pack from you and...
Stewing in your own juices
First off let me just say that I stink usually, especially in synthetics after about 6-8 hours. I am using Crystal stick deodorant along with Burt's Bees spray deodorant and that seems...
Philmont Scout Ranch: How Light Can You Go?
Hi Doug, Great article, thanks for sharing your experiences. I am an experienced backpacker, Eagle Scout, and Scoutmaster and have recently shifted away from my old-school approach to a lightweight approach. I...
Jakpak: Anyone seen one of these
jackpak Definitely not lightweight, but an interesting take on multipurpose gear. I wounder how the idea could be made into a useful piece of ultralight gear. Any thoughts? I'd need to carry...
SHT – Summer 3-day Trip Gear List
Would like some feedback for a 3-day trip this summer. Will be going in a group but wanted to start by skimming my list down first... Looking for some economical ways to...
Trekking poles – All in the Head?
What Good Are Hiking Poles? Double hiking poles, held like ski poles, are becoming a common sight on the trail. Do they really make hiking easier? Or, with their added weight, will...
How do you pack a frameless pack?
I know this topic has already discussed, but I still want to know more tips. This time I took pictures to describe my process. Please give me some comment, and share your...
How do you pack a frameless pack?
I know this topic has already discussed, but I still want to know more tips. This time I took pictures to describe my process. Please give me some comment, and share your...
Hammocks & Lightning
Just wanted to here what people thought about this topic. How exposed are you when you tie your hammock into a couple of trees during some dirty weather? I imagine that rain...
Hammock/ Bivy
For quite a number of years now I've been entertaining and drawing up the idea of a hammock that can double as a proper bivy. I really like the versatility that a...
summer sleep system and shelter sub 1 lb
I am getting in to sul backpacking I can’t afford the gear I want soon so I was thinking I could double up a thermolight bivy and a silk liner for summer...
